Prepare against Cyril Roussel
France · World #14,810 classical · FIDE ID 640158
Our database contains 34 games by Cyril Roussel, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Below you'll find Cyril Roussel's most-played openings with White and Black, career performance record, notable wins and top events — everything you need to scout Cyril Roussel before a game. You can open the same data in the free interactive preparation workstation, which builds a move-by-move opening tree from every game.
Ratings
| Time control | Current | Peak | Peak date |
|---|---|---|---|
| Classical | 2,107 | 2,178 | Dec 2015 |
| Rapid | 2,028 | 2,134 | Dec 2012 |
| Blitz | 2,141 | 2,141 | Jul 2026 |
Performance record
| Split | Games | Wins | Draws | Losses | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Overall | 34 | 13 | 6 | 15 | 38.2% |
| As White | 15 | 6 | 3 | 6 | 40.0% |
| As Black | 19 | 7 | 3 | 9 | 36.8% |
Move-by-move preparation stats
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First moves as White (15 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d4 | 8 | 53.3% | 43.8% |
| e4 | 7 | 46.7% | 57.1% |
Main lines as White
- 1.d4 — 53% of White games, 43.8% score
- …Nf6 (100% of these games) — Roussel usually continues c4 (50.0% score)
- 1.e4 — 47% of White games, 57.1% score
- …e6 (43% of these games) — Roussel usually continues d4 (83.3% score)
- …c5 (43% of these games) — Roussel usually continues Nf3 (16.7% score)
- …Nf6 (14% of these games) — Roussel usually continues e5 (100.0% score)
As Black against 1.e4 (7 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| e6 | 6 | 85.7% | 41.7% |
| c5 | 1 | 14.3% | 50.0% |
As Black against 1.d4 (11 games)
| Move | Games | Share | Player score |
|---|---|---|---|
| d5 | 6 | 54.5% | 75.0% |
| Nf6 | 5 | 45.5% | 20.0% |
Cyril Roussel's chess games
All 34 games by Cyril Roussel in the Chess.ceo database (Jul 2004 - Jul 2026) are free to browse, search and replay: filter by opening, opponent, event or date on the player page, or step through any game on the analysis board. Record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses.
Openings as White
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| E94 | King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 3 | 2/1/0 | 66.7% |
| A57 | Benoni Defense | 2 | 1/0/1 | 50.0% |
| E12 | Queen's Indian Defense | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B43 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B86 | Sicilian: Najdorf | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| B03 | Alekhine Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| B33 | Sicilian: Sveshnikov | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| A52 | Budapest Defense | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| A65 | King's Indian: Sämisch | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Openings as Black
| ECO | Opening | Games | W/D/L | Win rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| C01 | French: Exchange Variation | 4 | 1/1/2 | 25.0% |
| D35 | Indian Defense | 3 | 1/0/2 | 33.3% |
| D35 | Slav Defense | 3 | 3/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D43 | Semi-Slav Defense | 2 | 0/0/2 | 0.0% |
| D03 | Queen's Pawn Game | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| B48 | Sicilian | 1 | 0/1/0 | 0.0% |
| C02 | French: Advance Variation | 1 | 1/0/0 | 100.0% |
| D03 | Torre Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| C06 | French: Tarrasch Variation | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
| E76 | King's Indian Defense: Four Pawns Attack | 1 | 0/0/1 | 0.0% |
Notable wins
| Date | Opponent | Elo | Event | ECO |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jul 2005 | Geoffrey Lhost | 2,168 | Bethune Open | D44 |
| Jul 2005 | Stephane Faure | 2,110 | Bethune Open | A70 |
| Dec 2004 | Stephane Abouan | 2,102 | 25th Bethune Open A | E94 |
| Apr 2004 | Frederic Waquet | 2,074 | chT3-FRA North 0304 | C02 |
| Dec 2004 | Mathias Gonzales | 2,072 | 25th Bethune Open A | D02 |
Top events
| Event | Year | Games | Score | TPR |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| chT3-FRA North 0304 | 2004 | 9 | 3.5 | 1,963 |
| Bethune Open | 2005 | 7 | 5.5 | 2,258 |
| 25th Bethune Open A | 2004 | 4 | 2.5 | 2,215 |
| 24th Bethune Open | 2003 | 3 | 2.5 | – |
| 27th Cappelle Open | 2011 | 3 | 0 | 2,036 |
| 24th Cappelle Open | 2008 | 2 | 1 | 2,161 |
| ch-EU rapid | 2011 | 2 | 0 | 2,226 |
| ch-FRA Open A | 2007 | 1 | 0 | 1,581 |
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Start preparationFrequently asked questions
Where can I find Cyril Roussel's chess games?
34 games by Cyril Roussel, from Jul 2004 to Jul 2026, are free to browse and replay move by move — no signup needed. The preparation view groups them into an opening tree showing every line Cyril Roussel has played.
What does Cyril Roussel play on the first move as White?
Across 15 games with White in our database, Cyril Roussel opens with 1.d4 (53% of games), 1.e4 (47% of games). Against 1.e4 as Black, Cyril Roussel answers 1...e6 (86% of games), 1...c5 (14% of games). Against 1.d4: 1...d5 (55% of games), 1...Nf6 (45% of games).
What openings does Cyril Roussel play as White?
As White, Cyril Roussel's most-played openings in our database are: King's Indian Defense: Orthodox Variation (3 games, 33.3% win rate); French: Advance Variation (3 games, 66.7% win rate); Benoni Defense (2 games, 50.0% win rate). The full breakdown of 15 games with White is in the table above.
What openings does Cyril Roussel play as Black?
As Black, Cyril Roussel most often plays: French: Exchange Variation (4 games, 25.0% win rate); Indian Defense (3 games, 33.3% win rate); Slav Defense (3 games, 100.0% win rate). See the table above for the top ten Black openings across 19 games.
What is Cyril Roussel's FIDE rating?
Cyril Roussel is currently rated 2,107 in classical chess, 2,028 in rapid and 2,141 in blitz. Peak classical rating: 2,178 (Dec 2015).
How many games has Cyril Roussel played?
Our database contains 34 games by Cyril Roussel, covering Jul 2004 to Jul 2026. Overall record: 13 wins, 6 draws, 15 losses (38.2% win rate).
How do I prepare against Cyril Roussel?
34 games by Cyril Roussel reveal their opening repertoire, most-played lines, and the variations where they score worst — the raw material for targeted preparation. The interactive opening tree lets you walk every line to any depth.